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“Inconsistent and unfair” dentistry provision in the UK requires a “radical reform” as many people report being unable to find an NHS dentist, face years-long waits or cannot afford treatment fees. Last...

Chicago-based Medicare Advantage plan provider Zing Health has appointed Dr Trent Haywood as chief medical officer. Haywood (pictured) was previously senior vice president in the office of clinical affairs and chief medical...

Royal London has become the latest insurer to remove underwriting restrictions put in place last year due to the pandemic. The mutual insurer announced this morning that it would continue to ease...

A financial services industry collective has announced the launch of The Blood Bank, an industry initiative aimed at raising awareness of the importance of donating blood. Following a teaser shared last week,...

This week Health & Protection has explored how insurers tackle employee burnout and spoken to industry experts for their advice on how to tackle the problem. But another aspect of the pandemic...

The number of NHS-registered dental practices fell by almost 13% in the five years leading up to the coronavirus pandemic, according to official data. Figures provided by the Department for Health and...

Ensuring line managers regularly review employees' workload, introducing engagement surveys and reviewing their occupational health provision are just some of the ways employers can guard against employee burnout. Health & Protection kicked...

The Financial Intermediary & Broker Association (FIBA) has has partnered with insurance adviser BQI Protection to launch a referral service for its member firms. The proposition, available with immediate effect, offers FIBA...

Cutting meeting and screen times, reminding staff of the importance of taking time out and introducing preventative measures guarding against burnout are just some of the ways insurers have been seeking to...

British Friendly has reported a 52% year-on-year increase in the amount it paid out in income protection (IP) claims in 2020, equivalent to £5.6m paid to over 1,300 members. The mutual revealed...